Bottle Stoppers

I have been pleasantly surprised by the way my "friends" on facebook like the bottle stoppers that I have customized with beading and wire-work!!!  I had no idea that this idea would catch on the way it has.  I guess when money is tight and people still want to give something special, unique, and practical, there is always room for new ideas.  I am amazed that I have been given this opportunity in my life....never would have guessed that I would ever be pursuing something like this.  It is good, so good......

If you have an event coming up, like a wedding at a vineyard or outdoors, and would like to give your extra special guests something to remember this day that they will use for years to come, consider this option.  I am open to just about anything and can make you a "deal" that fits your event and budget!!!

 Keep looking at my work and as always, thank you for taking the time do it and share it!!  <3 

Stretching Out

I have noticed that it is really hard to find anyone with "extra money".  I have noticed that people are shopping very carefully and try to find gifts that will be useful but also unique, special, hand-made.  To that end, I have started to create items that are not necessarily meant to be worn.

I know that I love to go to places, retail and otherwise, and find that one thing that I want to just have in my house, car, or work environment.  There is always some little glass thing that catches my eye that I don't have a USE for really.  I just like it and want to see it.  There are some things I put out all year because I love them or the person who gave them to me or the memory attached to it, even if it is a snowman in July.

I am creating work that could be used as a key chain or pendant but also as a pull on a ceiling fan.  I have them on my main website.  Check them out!!  If you like something, drop me an email.  I would love to make these kinds of things for special occasions so it is my hope that I price items for today's economy.  I negotiate prices at craft shows all of the time because i know that there is only so much money to spare but that we all like something new and different.

I will post more photos as I create more items in the "Odds and Ends" category!!!

Expanding horizons....

I am expanding horizons and trying to learn as many ways as possible to make it easy to find my jewelry work, shows, and me. I am excited for all of these things to happen because it is something totally new to me!!! I love finding ways to expand my resources and knowledge. Perhaps that is why I have been an art teacher for as long as I have.....

If you know someone who would benefit from any or my resources or just find something cool I have created, pass this along please. Word of mouth is the best way to start an enterprise like this I am told.  If you wish to comment on a posting or about a specific jewelry piece I have created, do not hesitate!  I love to have great conversations and meet new people. 

I have several web resources that I have linked the best I can with the knowledge I have at this time.  I hope you will take some time and check them out!

Julie Luedtke

Betterist in: Beadwork (Education)